SEAN Astin has carved an enviable career in Hollywood over the past three decades. Naturally, 37 years definitely changes a person, with Sean becoming part of many a fandom – but something abo…
Naturally, 37 years definitely changes a person, with Sean becoming part of many a fandom – but something about 1985 kids movie The Goonies – which saw a gang of friends on the hunt for pirate gold – has always stuck.
Most notably, his career got a massive boost in 2001 when he was cast alongside Elijah Wood in Peter Jackson's Lord Of The Rings trilogy – playing the sweet-natured Samwise Gamgee who helps Frodo with his mission to destroy the One Ring To Rule Them All, even when its powers started taking over his best friend.
Since then he has also appeared in Stranger Things, becoming a major player in season two as Bob Newby, a love interest for Joyce Byers and a helping hand when demogorgons started attacking the town of Hawkins, Indiana. As dramatic as these roles were, he's also not afraid to stretch his comedy chops for a good part as well.